If the whistle-blower has dealt with their concerns in the correct way then their disclosure will be investigated discreetly, with a strong emphasis placed on maintaining the confidentiality of both parties. During the investigation, both parties are informed about any …show more content…
This should include: the age of the children and whether activities are suitable; how children will be transported to the venue and what are the risks of this.
Question: Question 14
Answer: The following signs and symptoms do not always mean that a child being abused, however they could help to recognise if there is a problem that should be looked into.
Possible signs and symptoms of sexual abuse may include a child becoming overly affectionate to other children or developing a sexual knowledge that is inappropriate for the age of the child. The child may also show signs of medical problems such as pain in the genitals or chronic itching.
Obvious personality changes may be shown in the child, such as them becoming insecure and clingy or isolated and withdrawn. They may also show signs of regressing to younger behaviour patterns, such as thumb sucking. Within lessons, the child may lack concentration; they might try hard to be †̃perfectâ€TM; and they might begin to draw sexually explicit pictures. Finally, the child may develop a loss of trust or even fear of someone that they know well and may become stressed if they are going to left alone with